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Welcome to Whitestein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,616
  • Children: 36.94% (1,705)
  • Elderly: 6.74% (311)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,115 half-dwarf (45.8%)
  • 878 dwarf (19%)
  • 850 halfling (18.4%)
  • 568 human (12.3%)
  • 157 gnome (3.4%)
  • 47 elf (1%)
  • 1 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 136 Businesses
  • 664 Specialists
  • 497 Residences

Summary [-]

Whitestein is a large town in the Moolem Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,328/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Whitestein has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with minor variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Whitestein sees a binary star overhead: Abaxel, an average orange star and Uuxor, an average white star. Whitestein also has a single moon: Theka, a small dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten stone rampart that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.77 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Whitestein; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Whitestein is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Whitestein are often seen as unethical and the policies are feared. The political influence of Whitestein in the region is consistent due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Whitestein is ruled by Chief Porraz. The Chief has been in power for several years and is loved by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.09% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Whitestein has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 588 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 265 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 22 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and weather-beaten rampart, Whitestein is greatly fortified. Whitestein fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Whitestein is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Whitestein is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted grave yard inhabited by poisonous kittens that are visited frequently by children. Bordor Smokeface said rumors tell of piles of copper in a well.
  • Fresh berry patches that are feared by witches.
  • Guano banks that are visited frequently by gru. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the villagers of Lettwell thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil devil named Khalssen seh Yerzin stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the devil, but failed miserably. Along came a giddy ogre named Kibal Eaglemane, who was a valiant knight. Kibal had a plan to trick the devil by making a wager with Khalssen seh Yerzin. When Kibal Eaglemane faced the devil, Kibal Eaglemane banished Khalssen seh Yerzin and was killed in the process.
  • Some time ago, the villagers of LeDun ax Crest lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day Xtadr Wormmouth the spirit slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to stop the spirit, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Balmir Whiteriver, who was an expert bowman. Balmir had the thought to slay the spirit by using magic to banish it. When Balmir Whiteriver faced the spirit, Balmir Whiteriver banished Xtadr Wormmouth.

Events [-]

Whitestein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for grigs, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Traggarg Mokcrusher to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? non-lethal poison tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Surpkaro for more details.
  • Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Ilyriganae Eytherwing if intrigued.
  • Required: Someone stole my ring of Cerobleh. Find the louse, dead or alive. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Porra.
  • Missing bracelet. We suspect carniverous butterflies are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Posh Oxnut.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Haanaltars Goldensight.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Gaevarlas Hawkfeather.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Xtus Ogrebone.
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mickey Stastone.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Alahiassa Cyredglow.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Klab Skullbreaker.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? grog tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Garu Thunderstrider.
  • Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Lararttars Ravenhelm.

People [-]

The people in Whitestein accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Darelltel Kennyrmane is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled specialty smith. She appears cowed.
  • Thordor Hawkankle is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent saddler. He appears impatient.
  • Adaxie Wizzcog is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent prostitute. He appears mopey.
  • Delellinne Baequiblaze is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled outfitter. He appears apologetic.
  • Beagan Wobbgauge is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent illuminator. She appears beligerent.
  • Dromir Honorbellows is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled bookseller. She appears resentful.
  • Drorim Greaseysword is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled carpenter. He appears cowed.
  • Amamiraly Dudtaunt is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a skilled furrier. She appears vengeful.
  • Grimorin Bloodsmelter is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent carpenter. She appears territorial.
  • Mick Kleinord is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted miller. He appears exhausted.
  • Durag Grayforge is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled banker. He appears forbidding.
  • Alehiathil Gyssedrake is an androgynous elf who is known in the city as being a skilled ropemaker. It appears grieving.
  • Tom Greasefuel is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled pastrycook. He appears resentful.
  • Tolgold Greatmidas is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent bowyer. She appears cautious.
  • Arrin Stormeye is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled innkeeper. She appears lovelorn.
  • Daves Matton is a female human who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled trader. She appears prejudiced.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Daney Southen, a greedy male human. He is a commoner who is doing something impossible.
  • Morbin Starmead, an egotistical female dwarf. She is a fighter who is doing something questionable.
  • Khub Legsnapper, a prejudiced female orc. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Donic Francley, a pious female lycanthrope. She is a barbarian who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Halarttars Rootcaller, a mocking female elf. She is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Tgun Darkmurder, a sick female goblin. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Gubal Eaglebranch, a loud female ogre. She is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Sermira Dudsleep, a jaded male oddball. He is an expert who is finding a missing heir.
  • Ghrizer, a gambling male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Yerzin teh Khalal, an easily offended female lizardfolk. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Dave Chrishouse, an impatient male human. He is an adept who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Whitestein:

  • The Beefy Rouge Shoppe [+]
  • The Chicken Fig Farmers Market [+]
  • The Wobbling Clowns Roofing [+]
  • The Strangled Bag General Store [+]
  • The Colored Skull Dry Goods [+]
  • The Boiling Ent Fish Camp [+]
  • The Weary Lotus Rug Shop [+]
  • The Chicken Bucket Farms [+]
  • The Frozen Wand Book Smith [+]
  • The Wistful Pipe Store [+]
  • The Short Maiden Bindary [+]
  • The Raging Baiter Arena [+]
  • The Colored Bag Dry Goods [+]
  • The Ruby Maiden Fine Forks [+]
  • The Pink Priest Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Ugly Lotus Builders [+]